Question

In 1741, the forces of Travancore under Marthanda Varma defeated a European trading company in a battle fought near Colachel, ending that company's attempt to control the Malabar pepper trade. Which European company was defeated?

1.
British East India Company
2.
Dutch East India Company
3.
Portuguese East India Company
4.
French East India Company
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Dutch East India Company

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सही उत्तर Dutch East India Company है।

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At the Battle of Colachel in 1741, the army of Travancore under Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch East India Company, which then gave up its attempt to dominate the Malabar trade.

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Question:

In 1741, the forces of Travancore under Marthanda Varma defeated a European trading company in a battle fought near Colachel, ending that company's attempt to control the Malabar pepper trade. Which European company was defeated?

1.
British East India Company
2.
Dutch East India Company
3.
Portuguese East India Company
4.
French East India Company

Correct Answer: Dutch East India Company

At the Battle of Colachel in 1741, the army of Travancore under Marthanda Varma defeated the Dutch East India Company, which then gave up its attempt to dominate the Malabar trade.

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